Former Rangers closer Shawn Tolleson becomes free agent (Yahoo Sports)

Former Texas Rangers closer Shawn Tolleson has been granted free agency after declining an outright minor league assignment. The move Thursday came a day after the Rangers announced that Tolleson had cleared outright waivers and would be assigned to Triple-A Round Rock. Tolleson was 2-2 with 11 saves and a 7.68 ERA in 37 relief appearances this year.